Tropical Island Movie Draft Thread - ROUND 20 FINISHED!!!

[Monty'sBiggestFan]

Greatgoshamighty...I am up in both drafts...



The Caine Mutiny (1954)

I'll be uncharacteristically short and sweet- Ensemble cast, pseudo-courtroom intrigue, Humphrey Bogart, Navy dress, and strawberries and metal balls.


p.s. brick...

p.s. Finding Nemo drafter....

 

[tradepeja]

This might be able to last, but if I lose it I'm going to kick myself. Time to start taking my two favorite comedy actors' best movie while I still can.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy - 2004

Not only does this movie have some of the all-time funniest quotes since, well, since nothing, it also solidified two very funny men in the movie scene: Will Ferrell and Steve Carell. They had help with Old School and Bruce Almighty, respectively, but this movie really did it. It was funnier, smarter, and just more memorable than anything they had done before. Its too bad that after this film, although their careers have taken off and they have made some great films, they've made a series of clunkers as well. I guess you win some you lose some.

Anyway, here's some favorite quotes. Many of which I still hear today.

Ron Burgundy: Oh Audrey - I look like hell! I got bags under my eyes. What's that? Well if you were a man, I'd punch you. Punch you right in the mouth.

Ron Burgundy: It's so damn hot... milk was a bad choice.

Ron Burgundy: Boy, that escalated quickly... I mean, that really got out of hand fast.
Champ Kind: It jumped up a notch.
Ron Burgundy: It did, didn't it?
Brick Tamland: Yeah, I stabbed a man in the heart.
Ron Burgundy: I saw that. Brick killed a guy. Did you throw a trident?
Brick Tamland: Yeah, there were horses, and a man on fire, and I killed a guy with a trident.
Ron Burgundy: Brick, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You should find yourself a safehouse or a relative close by. Lay low for a while, because you're probably wanted for murder.

 

[LoungeLizard]

Time to inject a heavy dose of testosterone in my movie line-up.

Rambo: First Blood - 1983

The first of the Rambo series. Just a damn good "me against the world" movie. This exhange between Teasle and Trautman sum it up:

Teasle: Are you telling me that 200 of our men against your boy is a no-win situation for us?
Trautman: You send that many, don't forget one thing.
Teasle: What?
Trautman: A good supply of body bags.

 

[Jerryaki]

i've got my fill of the testosterone flicks for now, so time to geek out with a little sci-fi:

the fifth element - 1997

i like this movie but can't really tell why. it's wacky and quirky, with an odd ensemble of characters (and i hate chris tucker; and also this is my third bruce willis movie on this island!). but something about it makes it entertaining. i'm also partial to the futuristic worlds that this movie depicts.

from wiki:
The Fifth Element is a French 1997 science fantasy, action, comedy, techno thriller film directed by Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Milla Jovovich, Ian Holm, and Chris Tucker. The production design for the film was developed by French comics creators Jean Giraud (Moebius) and Jean-Claude Mézières and shows a strong influence of French comic storytelling and aesthetic style[citation needed]. The costume design was created by French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, who produced 954 costumes for use in the film.

The Fifth Element was generally well received by critics[3] and film fans.[4] The film was selected as the opening film for the 1997 Cannes Film Festival and became a major box office success, grossing over $263 million USD, more than three times its budget of $80 million USD. Notably, 76% of the receipts for The Fifth Element were from markets outside of the United States.[5] The film is often cited as a cult classic.[6][7][8]
The Fifth Element was nominated for an Academy Award in 1998 in the Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing category, losing to Titanic, but it won the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects. It was nominated for seven César awards and won three for Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design.
Visual Effects Society voted The Fifth Element the 50th most influential visual effects of all time.

 

[Dime Dropper]

This might be able to last, but if I lose it I'm going to kick myself. Time to start taking my two favorite comedy actors' best movie while I still can.

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy - 2004

Not only does this movie have some of the all-time funniest quotes since, well, since nothing, it also solidified two very funny men in the movie scene: Will Ferrell and Steve Carell. They had help with Old School and Bruce Almighty, respectively, but this movie really did it. It was funnier, smarter, and just more memorable than anything they had done before. Its too bad that after this film, although their careers have taken off and they have made some great films, they've made a series of clunkers as well. I guess you win some you lose some.

Anyway, here's some favorite quotes. Many of which I still hear today.

Ron Burgundy: Oh Audrey - I look like hell! I got bags under my eyes. What's that? Well if you were a man, I'd punch you. Punch you right in the mouth.

Ron Burgundy: It's so damn hot... milk was a bad choice.

Ron Burgundy: Boy, that escalated quickly... I mean, that really got out of hand fast.
Champ Kind: It jumped up a notch.
Ron Burgundy: It did, didn't it?
Brick Tamland: Yeah, I stabbed a man in the heart.
Ron Burgundy: I saw that. Brick killed a guy. Did you throw a trident?
Brick Tamland: Yeah, there were horses, and a man on fire, and I killed a guy with a trident.
Ron Burgundy: Brick, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You should find yourself a safehouse or a relative close by. Lay low for a while, because you're probably wanted for murder.

Damn you!!
That was so going to be my next pick. Absolutely hilarious, don't know how or why it lasted this long. If I hadn't forgotten about it I would have taken it in one of my earlier rounds. Very nice pick.

 

[NoBonus]

With my next pick, I select The Incredibles (2004)

This is how CGI is done... this is far and away my favorite animated film and my favorite superhero film. This action packed superhero adventure is both a commentary on society and a play on the superhero/comic movie genre... plus, since there is no comics preceding this film, it is true and flawless... this is the perfect and ultimate superhero film. In my opinion, the Incredibles runs circles around other animated films.

 

[D-Mass]

Next pick!

So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993)

Is this one of the best movies ever? No. Do I have to have it on my island? Absolutely. Mike Meyers at his best. I'd list some lines from the movie below but I can't pick my favorites...too many to list. Of all of his Scottish-based characters, I think Charlie's father in SIMAAM is the best. The parents in this movie are apparently based on Mike Meyers' own parents, and if that's true, you can see why Mike ended up in the career he's in.

 

[Warhawk]

Incredibles is a great choice. For some reason I hadn't put it on my list, but should have.

No capes!

 

[Löwenherz]

There were three movies I was debating about using to fill my superhero genre: Spider-Man, a classic which still hasn't been taken, and The Incredibles. I went with Spider-Man because I thought The Incredibles would continue to be ignored for another couple of rounds by this crowd and I'd be able to snag both.

It's been a while since someone's pick has truely irked me ... well done.

 

[Jerryaki]

incredibles is a very well-thought out movie (usually a pixar hallmark), and worked well as both an action movie and a CG movie. the only thing that bothers me about it is...aren't they essentially the fantastic four, with dash being quicksilver instead of the human torch??

 

[Dime Dropper]

I'll be back shortly to make my selections, haven't forgotten.

 

[Dime Dropper]

OK, my pick;

Remember The Titans (2000)
I don't know why but I feel attached to this film. I had to take it with me, whether this is a reach or not. Maybe a bit cheesy to some, but I think it's avery good film. Not to mention another great performance by Denzel. This is the 3rd or 4th film I've picked with him in it, and I wouldn't be surprised if there's another 4. It's not done purposefully, I just like his films.

 

[Löwenherz]

the only thing that bothers me about it is...aren't they essentially the fantastic four, with dash being quicksilver instead of the human torch??

It very well could be a slight homage to the Fantastic Four with the powers flipped around (Mr. Incredible=The Thing, Elastigirl=Mr. Fantastic, Violet=The Invisible Woman, Dash=The Human Torch)

But more specifically, the creators have said (I believe on the special features of the DVD) that the powers were based on their role in the stereo-typical nuclear family. For example:

-Dash's super speed represents a hyper-active 10-year-old with ADD.

-Violet turns invisible and creates forcefields because she's a shy, awkward teenager trying to protect her insecurities.

-Helen's elastic power highlights the flexibility needed for a modern mother

-Bob's super strength represents his role as the backbone of the family.

And apparently my superpower is to turn from
a mid-20s EMT and lifeguard/firefighter trainee into a 12-year-old comic book nerd.

It's times like these I like to point out I have Apocalypse Now, Pulp Fiction and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly on my island

 

[Dime Dropper]

My next pick;

Old School (2003)
Well, since tradepeja brutally stole Anchorman right under my nose, I'm going to have to settle for my second favourite Will Ferrell movie. Still worthy of being picked here, it's another great comedy.

 

[Löwenherz]

Had this as an alternate. Nice pick, another comedy that surprised me.

I do love how a movie from 2003 is now a "classic comedy" though

 

[Bricklayer]

Or how one starring Will Ferrel is a classic comedy.

But a lot of people like Old School, Ferrel or no Ferrel.

 

[Dime Dropper]

Had this as an alternate. Nice pick, another comedy that surprised me.

I do love how a movie from 2003 is now a "classic comedy" though

Oops, I throw the word "classic" around pretty freely. It's the dialect thing I guess! I didn't mean classic in the literal sense!

Or how one starring Will Ferrel is a classic comedy.

But a lot of people like Old School, Ferrel or no Ferrel.

Ditto. I'm actually going to change it now before more people pick up on it!

 

[D-Mass]

To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

I don't read a lot outside of science journals and magazines, but I do love this book. I saw the movie for the first time in high school and have loved it ever since. Our two cats are even named Jem and Scout...

Here are some of its credits (from wikipedia):

Academy Award for Best Actor (Gregory Peck)
Academy Award for Best Art Direction
Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama (Gregory Peck)
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Elmer Bernstein)
Golden Globe Award for Best Film Promoting International Understanding

 

[Löwenherz]

By my count, we have no less than three lawyers in this draft, and it's the scientist who takes To Kill a Mockingbird. Go Figure.

 

[Dime Dropper]

To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

I don't read a lot outside of science journals and magazines, but I do love this book. I saw the movie for the first time in high school and have loved it ever since. Our two cats are even named Jem and Scout...

Here are some of its credits (from wikipedia):

Academy Award for Best Actor (Gregory Peck)
Academy Award for Best Art Direction
Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama (Gregory Peck)
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Elmer Bernstein)
Golden Globe Award for Best Film Promoting International Understanding

Dude, you picked right after me and you have no idea, I came this close to taking that film! Nice pick. I almost picked that myself.

And you're right, the book is amazing. If you like that, you'll probably like Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Ever read it?

 

[Jerryaki]

-Dash's super speed represents a hyper-active 10-year-old with ADD.

-Violet turns invisible and creates forcefields because she's a shy, awkward teenager trying to protect her insecurities.

-Helen's elastic power highlights the flexibility needed for a modern mother

-Bob's super strength represents his role as the backbone of the family.

wtf? they put SYMBOLISM in a kids' flick?!?!

 

[NoBonus]

There were three movies I was debating about using to fill my superhero genre: Spider-Man, a classic which still hasn't been taken, and The Incredibles. I went with Spider-Man because I thought The Incredibles would continue to be ignored for another couple of rounds by this crowd and I'd be able to snag both.

It's been a while since someone's pick has truely irked me ... well done.

When Finding Nemo got scooped up, I was freaked out that the Incredibles would get snagged up before I got a chance to pick it (you know how the trends work). I breathed an incredible sign of relief when I picked this film up.

 

[Löwenherz]

I breathed an incredible sign of relief when I picked this film up.

Ba dum dum.

Thank you, he'll be here all week.

 

[Bricklayer]

When Finding Nemo got scooped up, I was freaked out that the Incredibles would get snagged up before I got a chance to pick it (you know how the trends work). I breathed an incredible sign of relief when I picked this film up.

Yes, those were my reactions too.

 

[NoBonus]

I select Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987)

I first saw this movie when the "Wise Owl" video store went out of business and the clerks allowed young kids to purchase R rated films if they were "for their family" Sam Raimi's cinematography, Bruce Campbell as Ash with all the one-liners, the slap stick zombie action, the bizarre twist ending (I wonder if M. Night Shamalon has seen this one...), the humor, the gore, the chainsaw hand, the shotgun.... This is my favorite gore/horror film and my favorite "cult classic". So many films and video games have borrowed so much from this trilogy (Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness) that my world view would be very different if I had not watched these. I would have thought Duke Nukem was cool and original, I would have thought Scream was groundbreaking, and so much more... This is my favorite of the Evil Dead trilogy, not too corny and not too campy... just right...

 

[tradepeja]

When Finding Nemo got scooped up, I was freaked out that the Incredibles would get snagged up before I got a chance to pick it (you know how the trends work). I breathed an incredible sign of relief when I picked this film up.

Funny, when I mentioned trends earlier in this draft everyone vehemently denied it. Glad to see the truth finally emerges

 

[Löwenherz]

I select Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987)

Man, I got Raimi and Campbell with Spider-Man and still forgot all about Evil Dead. Can it really be called a trilogy if I and II were basically the same?

I'm still holding out for the real conclusion to the trilogy
Evil Dead IV: Necro-pocalypse.

 

[Jerryaki]

i think from this point on my draft picks will be safe. sadly, anchorman was the last of the films that i was hoping would last. curse you, dead poet's society!

toy story - 1995

this is where the CGI films started, but beyond the advanced effects for the time, it was just a superbly written, acted, and directed story. i think we take for granted these days how good CGI films can be, but it's only because toy story set the bar so high.

from wiki:
Toy Story is a 1995 American CGI animated comedy feature film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Distribution. It was directed by John Lasseter, had a screenplay written by Joss Whedon et al., and featured music by Randy Newman. It starred Tom Hanks, who was the voice of Woody, an old-fashioned stuffed cowboy doll, the favorite of human-owner Andy and the leader of the other toys; and Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz Lightyear, a "Space Ranger from Star Command" action figure and prized new arrival in Andy's room.
The top-grossing film on its opening weekend,[1] Toy Story went on to gross over $191 million in the United States during its initial theatrical release[2] and took in more than $356M worldwide.[1] Reviews were overwhelmingly positive, praising both the technical innovation of the animation and the wit and sophistication of the screenplay.[3][4] Entertainment Weekly's Owen Gleiberman said, " The first animated feature produced entirely on computer is a magically witty and humane entertainment, a hellzapoppin fairy tale about a roomful of suburban toys who come to life when humans aren't around."[3]
In addition to a DVD releases, Toy Story-inspired merchandise has run the gamut from video games and Halloween costumes to model trains and shoes.[5] Buzz Lightyear's classic line "To infinity and beyond!" has seen usage not only on tshirts, but among philosophers and mathematical theorists as well.[6] The film was so successful it prompted a sequel, Toy Story 2, and is not finished yet: Toy Story is set for re-release in 3D on October 2, 2009, and Toy Story 3 is already slated to open on June 18, 2010.[7]

 

[NoBonus]

Man, I got Raimi and Campbell with Spider-Man and still forgot all about Evil Dead. Can it really be called a trilogy if I and II were basically the same?

I'm still holding out for the real conclusion to the trilogy
Evil Dead IV: Necro-pocalypse.

The plot of Evil Dead I is condensed into the first 7-8 minutes of Evil Dead II and Evil Dead II takes the story from there. (Just like Army of Darkness condenses Evil Dead II into the first part of that film).. so, to me they are a trilogy...

 

[NoBonus]

toy story - 1995http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story#cite_note-6

One of the greatest fantasy films/concepts ever done... nice pick up! Your toys are secretly alive when you are not looking... such a great film...